---
title: Hidden Kyoto E-Biking tour
lang: en
type: tour
city: Kyoto
country: Japan
price: 101
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.96
reviews: 2149
duration_minutes: 225
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 2 of 11 (Bike & E-Bike Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-08
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/hidden-kyoto-e-biking-tour/
---

# Hidden Kyoto E-Biking tour

**Guidekin's take:** Ride an e-bike between Kinkakuji, the Daitokuji Temple Complex and Kitanotenmangu Temple. Bike hire, a helmet and water are included; riders must be at least thirteen and able to cycle, and guidance is in English only. 4.96 from 2149 reviews at €101 per person for 3h 45m.

In our comparison: #2 of 11 in Bike & E-Bike Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

This is an 8 kilometer E-biking ride that visits famous attractions as well as hidden gems in Kyoto such as the Kinkakuji, Daitokuji Temple Complex in order to visit the Koto-in and Zuiho-in, Imamiyajinja and the Kitanotenmangu Temple.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Please use google maps and search NORU…
- 4 start times: between 08:30 and 13:00
- Food not included: Food and drinks, unless specified
- Age rule: Minimum age is 13 years

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €101 per person
- Duration: 3h 45m
- Rating: 4.96/5 from 2149 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Likely to sell out
- Operator: NORU
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 08:30, 09:00, 12:30, 13:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08

## Reviews

4.96 from 2149 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 2132 of 2149.

- 5 stars: 2087 (97%)
- 4 stars: 45 (2%)
- 3 stars: 8 (0%)
- 2 stars: 1 (0%)
- 1 star: 8 (0%)

## What's included

- Water
- Rental helmet
- English-speaking route coordinator
- Rental bike

## Not included

- Food and drinks, unless specified

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 08:30, 09:00, 12:30, 13:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-11-08
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

Please use google maps and search NORU KYOTO BIKE TOURS
Look for our green TripAdvisor flag outside the Cycle Village bike shop

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 13 years
- No-shows or missed bookings for any reason are nonrefundable/non amendable/non transferable
- Must arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time. We depart at 8:30, 9, 12:30, 1pm. If you are late and miss the tour you will not be refunded.
- Guests who choose not to participate/cannot ride a bicycle will not get refunded
- Tours cannot be changed to different departure times less than 24 hours before departure.

## Compared with other Bike & E-Bike Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #2 of 11** | €101 | 3h 45m | 4.96 (2149) | shared |
| [Bike Kyoto's Grand Loop: Full-Day Kyoto Bike Tour (E-bike option)](/japan/kyoto/tours/bike-kyoto-s-grand-loop-full-day-kyoto-bike-tour-e-bike-option/?format=md) | €146 | 7h | 4.98 (590) | shared |
| [Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Family Bike Tour ( Infants & Kids )](/japan/kyoto/tours/arashiyama-bamboo-forest-family-bike-tour-infants-kids/?format=md) | €365 per group | 3h | 5.0 (35) | shared |
| [Early Bird E-biking through East Kyoto](/japan/kyoto/tours/early-bird-e-biking-through-east-kyoto/?format=md) | €122 | 6h | 4.96 (145) | shared |

Ranked #2 of 11 in Bike & E-Bike Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €91 to €238, median €107; typical length 4h. 2 of 11 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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